Riyad Mahrez rejects Arsenal and Chelsea to sign new deal at Leicester City

OXFORD, ENGLAND - JULY 19: Riyad Mahrez of Leicester City warms up prior to the pre-season friendly between Oxford United and Leicester City at Kassam Stadium on July 19, 2016 in Oxford, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images)

Reigning PFA Players’ Player of the Year Riyad Mahrez has committed his future to Leicester by signing a new deal with the Premier League champions.

RiyadMahrezsigns new deal with Leicester

Mahrez, 25, had been linked with making a move to Arsenal during the summer transfer window.

But the Algeria international has followed striker Jamie Vardy in committing his future to Claudio Ranieri’s side.

Mahrez scored 17 goals and assisted 11 as the Foxes claimed a shock Premier League title last season.

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